Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM23 · Hertfordshire
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harlow has less crime — 108 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.
Bishops Stortford recorded notably higher crime than Harlow in April 2026 — 218 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Harlow has more Vehicle crime (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 108 vs 218 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Bishops Stortford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bishops Stortford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlow had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 218).